Eurovox Ex5000 is the Best

[Xtravagant]

I've had The Box, The Box Super, The Box USB but nothing compares it to the Ex5000

The stability, reliability the features are better than all starviews.

Only downside, you cannot see movies recorded on your PC

[chrisatt1]

Found that my box freezes when i go to record anything!have to power down
then its ok!Does anybody elses do this?

[mik]

It's hit and miss with mine, it'll record if it feels like it other times just locks up.

[nagrap2]

Mines awesome

Mine always freezes for a few seconds just before recording but then resolves itself... but I agree this is the best box on the market !!!

[jamoiholland]

Same as nagrap2, if I go to pause or record the picutre/sound freeze for a few seconds, then the recording/pausing kicks in. Hasn't hung full stop yet though...

[jazzylover]

Horses for courses

I've had the Super USB (Starview 4) and the Ex5000. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. In my opinion the Super USB has a far superior user interface and is easier to use for a newbie or technophobe. The Ex5000 has a slightly better picture.

As far as recording features goes I’ve only used the Super USB for recording and the beta firmware is very glitchy but then it is a beta (I hope). So if you where getting the kids or a technophobe a box then I would suggest the Starview 4. If you had a 50 inch plasma and you where getting it for yourself then I would recommend the Ex5000.

Just to note initially I thought the Super USB had a better picture when it had the 1.03 FTA firmware on. But that changed after I upgraded it. I wasn't sure if that was due to the update or the LCD or Ex5000 warming up.

Jazzy